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Written by a Carolingian mother for her son, this guidebook offers insights into conduct and survival during challenging times. The edition features a complete English translation alongside the original Latin text. It explores Dhuoda's individuality and influences, situating her work within French and Germanic literary traditions. The introduction and explanatory notes highlight the life of this educated ninth-century woman, emphasizing her role as a pioneering voice in childhood education within a patriarchal society.
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Dhuoda, Handbook for Her Warrior Son, Dhuoda
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- Dhuoda, Handbook for Her Warrior Son
- Subtitle
- Liber Manualis
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Dhuoda
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780521395991
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Written by a Carolingian mother for her son, this guidebook offers insights into conduct and survival during challenging times. The edition features a complete English translation alongside the original Latin text. It explores Dhuoda's individuality and influences, situating her work within French and Germanic literary traditions. The introduction and explanatory notes highlight the life of this educated ninth-century woman, emphasizing her role as a pioneering voice in childhood education within a patriarchal society.